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What supports the spine after a microdiskectomy?
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Disks and facets: The remaining disk as well as the facet joints of the posterior spine support the spine after microdiskectomy.
Answered 8/14/2012
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Core muscle strength: If one were to remove the muscles supporting the spine, it would not withstand much load. Only a small portion of disc material and bone/ligament is removed during a microdisectomy. Even so, we rely mostly on our core muscles for spine stabilization.
Answered 8/14/2012
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